America
Diamond Neil Lyrics
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We've been traveling far
Without a home
But not without a star
Free
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream
On the boats and on the planes
They're coming to America
Never looking back again
They're coming to America
Home, don't it seem so far away
Oh, we're traveling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm
Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, and we'll say our grace
Freedom's light burning warm
Freedom's light burning warm
Everywhere around the world
They're coming to America
Every time that flag's unfurled
They're coming to America
Got a dream to take them there
They're coming to America
Got a dream they've come to share
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
Today, today, today, today, today
My country 'tis of thee
Today
Sweet land of liberty
Today
Of thee I sing
Today
Of thee I sing
Today
The song "America" by Neil Diamond is a patriotic ballad that celebrates the American Dream of immigrants. The lyrics depict the story of people coming to America from all over the world in search of freedom and a better life. The opening lines of the song, "Far, we've been traveling far, without a home, but not without a star," suggests that the journey to America may have been long and arduous, but the immigrants never lost hope, and they continued to pursue their dreams. The lyrics "Free, only want to be free, we huddle close, hang on to a dream" portrays the immigrants' desire for freedom and their determination to achieve it.
The chorus of the song, "On the boats and on the planes, they're coming to America, never looking back again, they're coming to America," highlights the journeys of the immigrants as they travel long distances to come to a new land with a spirit of hope and optimism. The lyrics "Everywhere around the world, they're coming to America, every time that flag's unfurled, they're coming to America" highlights the popularity of the American Dream worldwide and the allure of the opportunities that America provides. The song's repeated refrain of "today" emphasizes the sense of urgency and possibility of a better future that immigrants feel upon arriving in America.
Overall, "America" is a poignant tribute to the American Dream and the country's open-armed acceptance of immigrants. The song's hopeful optimism and universal message of hope and freedom continue to resonate even after its initial release.
Line by Line Meaning
Far
We have been traveling long distances.
We've been traveling far
We have been traveling long distances.
Without a home
Without a permanent place to stay.
But not without a star
But we still have hope and a guide to follow our dreams.
Free
We only desire freedom.
Only want to be free
We only desire freedom.
We huddle close
We stick together in hard times.
Hang on to a dream
We hold on to our aspirations despite difficulties and setbacks.
On the boats and on the planes
Regardless of how we travel, we are determined to reach our destination.
They're coming to America
People from all over the world are coming to America.
Never looking back again
Once people come to America, they never look back or regret their decision.
Home, don't it seem so far away
The idea of America as a new home and country is still far-fetched and distant.
Oh, we're traveling light today
We are traveling with minimal belongings and baggage.
In the eye of the storm
Despite the chaos and turmoil, we remain focused on our goal.
To a new and a shiny place
We envision America as a new place with opportunities and prosperity.
Make our bed, and we'll say our grace
We will create a new life and give thanks for this opportunity.
Freedom's light burning warm
The promise of freedom and liberty in America is comforting and welcoming.
Everywhere around the world
People from all over the world are coming to America.
Every time that flag's unfurled
Whenever the American flag is raised, it represents a beacon of hope and opportunity for everyone.
Got a dream to take them there
People coming to America have a dream or a goal they intend to achieve by being here.
Got a dream they've come to share
People coming to America have a dream or a goal they intend to achieve by being here.
They're coming to America
People from all over the world are coming to America.
Today, today, today, today, today
Today is the day for new beginnings and new opportunities.
My country 'tis of thee
A reference to the American national anthem which emphasizes liberty and freedom.
Sweet land of liberty
A reference to America as a place of freedom and opportunity.
Of thee I sing
We sing and praise America as a place of freedom and opportunity.
Today
Today is the day for new beginnings and new opportunities.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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@neuzanoone3286
Today I’m celebrating 52 years of my arrival to this great country and 42 years as a proud citizen. Nurse by profession served in the USArmy nurse corps. Not bad for a scared 14 year old from Brazil who spoke no English. 😍
Feeling proud and grateful!
@pinkrose5796
Thank you for your service in the US Army Nurses Corps🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@surferpam1
Proud a person such as yourself chose us to live among!
@tonyfendex2558
Thank you for your great service this this nation!!!! Blessings!!!!
@michaelligue3842
Thank you for all you do .
@neuzanoone3286
@@michaelligue3842 thank you!
@dwayneard5997
I am listening to this Great song.. today July 4th 2023... and it Still gives me Goosebumps...... thank you Neil Diamond for such an Amazingly Patriotic masterpiece ! God Bless America !!! 👍🇺🇸🙏
@AxeRedrum
It's so dang good. 🍻🇺🇲🪓
@connielamborghini5000
Brings tears to my eyes thinking that trump wants to take all of this away from us…yes god bless America!
@seanmurphy7324
My family welcomes you all. You makes us better and stronger. God bless